The U.S C onstitution

The U.S Constitution

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Preamblewe the people of the united states in

order to form a more perfect union, establish justice , insure domestic tranquaility ,provide for the common defense , promote the general welfare and secure the blessing of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this constitution for the united states of America.

The purpose of the preamble

Separation of powers

legislative

Separaition of powers

executive

judicial

The legislative branch

The powers of the congressWrites the lawsConfirms presidential appointmentsApproves treaties Grants money Declares war

The Executive Branch

The executive branch Proposes laws Administrates the laws Commands armed forces Appoints ambassadors and other officials Conducts foreign policy Makes treaties

The Judicial Branch

The Powers of the Supreme CourtInterprets the constitution and other laws.Reviews lower – court decisions

Federal judicial system

Supreme courtReviews cases appeals from lower federal

courts and highest states court





Relations among states NATIONAL• Declares war

•Maintains armed forces shared

•Regulate interstates and feign trade

• Admits new states • Establishes post

efficacies • Set standard weights

and measures • Coin money

• Establish foreign policy• Makes all laws

necessary and proper for caring out delegated

powers

STATES•

Establishes and maintain schools • Establish local

governments • Regulate business

with the state •Make marriage laws • Provide for public

safety • Assumes other

powers not delegated to the national government or

prophetic to the states

The U.S Federal GovernmentSeparation of power

Makes laws

judicialEXECUTIVE Legislative

Interprets laws

Enforces laws

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House of representatives

senate

cabinet

Vice president

presidentSupreme

court

Courts of appeals

District court

The U.S C onstitution

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